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X844 VAF

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,736 mi
Last recorded94,736 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2011
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX844 VAF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 5 Jan 2011 94,736 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs worn

parking brake travel requires attention

rear exhaust silencer outer skin badly corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2010 86,798 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

fuel pipes jubille clips corroded on fuel tank, one broken

sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2009 80,496 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front under tray fittted,sill covers fitted

offside bulkhead flexing when steering under load, no clear view of bulkhead to make assessment of condition

Pass 8 Jan 2008 73,668 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 62,211 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 51,365 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 48,220 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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X844 VAF is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2000 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 93,562 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X844 VAF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 26 years old, this Saab 9-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X844 VAF registered?

X844 VAF is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 September 2000.

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